Local dealership brings national Subaru Loves to Help® initiative to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties—
For too many children in our community, something as basic as a sturdy pair of shoes is a luxury their families can’t afford. On Saturday, Feb. 21, Anderson Subaru and the United Way of West Florida partner to host a free shoe giveaway for local kids at My Father’s Vineyard on Pensacola Boulevard.
A National Mission with a Local Heart
The event is part of Subaru’s national Loves to Help® initiative, a partnership with the nonprofit Operation Warm that aims to distribute new shoes, socks, and coats to more than 140,000 children across the country this season. Anderson Subaru brings that mission home to Northwest Florida, focusing on children in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who need the help most.
Each child who attends will receive a brand-new pair of shoes and socks — no strings attached, no cost to the family.
- “A new pair of shoes is more than just footwear; it’s about dignity, comfort, and the ability for a child to move through the world with confidence,” said Billy Anderson, owner of Anderson Subaru. “We are honored to work with the United Way and Operation Warm to support our neighbors here in Pensacola.”
Why Shoes Matter
It’s easy to take a good pair of shoes for granted. But for millions of American children, worn-out or ill-fitting footwear isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s a barrier. Kids without proper shoes are less likely to participate in physical activities, more likely to miss school, and often carry the emotional weight of standing out for the wrong reasons…